Frankie Soares
CA
Summary
Dynamic Supply Chain and Operations Leader with over 7 years of experience in driving procurement strategy, vendor management, and logistics optimization. Achieved significant cost savings, maintained inventory shrinkage below 1%, and effectively scaled operations across multi-regional environments. Expertise in ERP/WMS systems, contract negotiations, and cross-functional leadership enhances the ability to streamline processes and foster collaboration. Proficient in leveraging data-driven insights to elevate supply chain performance and strengthen supplier relationships.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Warehouse Operations Manager
Audio Visual Design Group, LLC
10.2020 - Current
- Directed regional supply chain and logistics operations, achieving 30% YoY growth by executing procurement strategies and lean manufacturing systems.
- Maintained inventory shrinkage below 1% through robust cycle counts, asset controls, and internal audits.
- Coordinated multi-node 3PL activities and route optimizations, reducing freight costs while maintaining on-time delivery SLAs, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Partnered with purchasing teams and vendors to secure competitive pricing, track vendor performance, and resolve procurement discrepancies, strengthening supplier relationships and ensuring cost-effective operations.
Strategy & Operations Manager
Twitter
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Led global demand and procurement planning, developing supply chain strategies that reduced hardware and logistics fulfillment delays by 25%.
- Partnered with Finance and leadership to uncover $400K in annual savings through optimized procurement and resource planning.
- Deployed ERP-based asset tracking protocols, improving real-time forecasting and compliance with inventory and quality standards.
- Oversaw supplier selection, negotiation, and performance monitoring, aligning sourcing decisions with operational goals and long-term cost optimization.
Account Manager - Brands
Brand Marinade
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Coordinated procurement, order fulfillment, and logistics for eCommerce and promotional campaigns, achieving a 98% on-time delivery rate and boosting customer satisfaction.
- Negotiated vendor agreements and pricing to support client campaigns, balancing cost savings with quality standards.
- Reduced turnaround times by 20% by identifying supply chain bottlenecks and streamlining vendor communication.
- Enhanced fulfillment accountability by integrating CRM with logistics tools for last-mile delivery tracking.
- Managed contract negotiations, ensuring alignment with company objectives and client expectations.
Education
BBA - Management & Operations
01.2014
Skills
- Vendor Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Contract Negotiation
- Procurement Planning
- Logistics Optimization
- Demand Forecasting
- Inventory Control
- Cost Reduction Strategies
- ERP (SAP, Oracle)
- WMS
- Salesforce
- Microsoft Excel
- Google Sheets
- SQL
Certification
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Timeline
Regional Warehouse Operations Manager - Audio Visual Design Group, LLC
10.2020 - Current
Strategy & Operations Manager - Twitter
08.2018 - 09.2020
Account Manager - Brands - Brand Marinade
05.2017 - 07.2018
Holy Names University - BBA, Management & Operations